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Connecticut western news., 1887-12-07
Imitation Stones.

The success with which art can copy nature in tho manufacture of counterfeit gems is something remarkable. A cor respondent of the Pall Mall Budget men, tions several of the processes used in tho imitation of precious stones--one of them being the method of producing what are called 'doublets. These arc topazes, on which thin slice of diamond is laid. The topaz gives depth to the composition, and the diamond adds lustre, and the result is sold as very satisfactory diamond.
 Zircons arc composed of silica and zirconia and their value is conpara- lively trifling. Their lustre IS vary de- ceptivc, and a means has been discov- cred of extracting the color, that leaves them diamonds, to all appearances, al- though their falseness procl aims itself under tests.
 Precious stones arc frequently dyed, and with such thoroughness that the stone may bo broken without ones dis covering any proof of the process.
 The village of Oberstein, not far from the Rhine, devotes itself to the making of imitation jewel-y, and the dyeing of chalcedony and other stones. The onyx, carnelian, bloodstone and agate may be enriched in color by immersion in tho dye-pot. Tho stones arc placed in vcs- sels containing tho coloring matter, and then subjected to great heat, for periods varying from few hours to fortnight or more. In the case of chalcedony, which has bands of different degrees of density, certain bands take the color and others do not; the stone then has a further stewing in pots con taining other dyes.
 Fluorspar is capable of great improve ment in tint by being subjected to . heating process. and crucidolite is now treated to successful method of obtain ing striking huc of blood-red.
 The cat's-eye and emerald are all stones tho most easily initiated. One family at Oberstein possesses the secret of converting crucidolite into cat's-eye, which may also be made of aragonite, some of the hornblendes and even fbrous gypsum. Companion.
Connecticut western news., 1887-12-07
HUMOROUS

In search of change-a begging tramp.
 Another Indian outbreak is reported in Arizona; it is whooping cough this time.
 The infant, as we'll as the politician, is generally Gin the hands of his friends"
 Life is not all sunshine for the tramp. There is good deal of dish-water thrown in.
 A woman's scorn is not to be trifed with Especially when you step on it in a crowd
 The pen is m,ghtier than the sword, but an argument from either is likely to be very pointed.
 'T thought you took an unusual in- terest in my welfare" remarked an un- successful lover. 'No, indeed" she replied; "only in your farewell"
 Robinson Hello, Jonesl Been away shooting for a couple of weeks, haven't you7 Jones---Yes Robinson what did you bag7 Jones---my trous. CTS.
 Henri-Jules and Alphouse quarre'ed and fought duel yesterday, but for. tunately neither was injured. Maxine What was there between thcm9 Henri fifty paces. Caller 0o Mrs. Hendricks)-- Your daughters husband is an A. M, is he not, Mrs. Hendricks7 Mrs. Hendricks Ca trif1e sourly)--- Yes, he is about g o'clock A. M A scientific exchange asks: "What is rotary motion2" Why, it is that ex- perien ced by drunken man when lying flat on hls back and clutching the side walk for fear he'd fall off.
 An eggshcll is said to be strong enough to support mans weight, but the man who puts half dozen in his coat tail pocket and steps on banana peel cannot be made to believe it.
 Nervous lady passenger Gin the train, after passing temporary bridge)-s Thank goodness, we are now on terra firma! Facetious gentlcman-Ye ma'am-less terror and more firmer. ~
 An exchange says: "A potato that weighed eleven pounds was raised by man in Lawrence county, Ark" The Arkansas men must be powerful weak, if this is considered remarkable feat of strength.
 Tho best explanation of the phrase s'between the two horns of dilemma is boy on top of an orchard wall, with dog impatiently waiting for him on one side and the owner of the premises, with cowhidc, on the other.
 "What did you marry my son forf' fercely demanded an old gentleman of clergyman who had just united his runaway scapegrace in the holy bonds. ''Two dollars, sir" meekly replied tho dominic, ito be charged to you"
Connecticut western news., 1887-12-07
Tho Rain.

The rain! the rainl the rain! It gushed from the skies and streafMEd Like awful tears, and the sick man thought How pitiful it seemed; And he turned his face away And stared at the wall again His hopes nigh dead and heart worn out, Oh, the rain! tho rain the rainl The rainl the raini the rainl And the broad stream brimmed the shores, And ever the river crept over the reeds And the roots of the sycamores; corpse swirled by in the drift Where the boat had snapt its chain And hoarse-voiced mother shrieked and
 raved
 Oh, the rainl the rain! the rain! The rainl the rainl the rain! Pouring, with never pause, Ovcr the fields and the green by ways How beautiful it was! And the made man and wife Stood at the window-pane Like two glad children kept from school,
 Oh, the rainl the rainl the rain!
 IJames Whitcomb Riley.
Connecticut western news., 1887-12-07

The number of persons who have been killed by explosions in mines during the past fifty years is eleven thousand, as stated by MT. Ellis Lever in recent number of the London Times. This number is, however, only small pro- portion of those who have met their deaths by colliery accidents. The num- Der of deaths through accidents of all kinds in mines since the queens access sion is nearly six time, greater--sixty thousand, MT. Lever says-while four million persons have been maimea or otherwise injured. Mr. Burt, NJ. F., an undoubted authority, states that the average number of those killed in min ing operations is now twelve hundred a year, and that one hundred thousand persons annually are injured by follow ing the hazardous occupation of the miner
Connecticut western news., 1887-12-07
A Cure for Whooping Cough.

A medical journal gives the following cure for whooping- cough, which is said to be most effectual. The method con- sists in fumigating with sulphur the sleeping-room, as we'll as any other room used by the patient, together with his bedding, clothes, toys and every
 thing which he uses. The sulphur is simply burned in the apartments, while the clothes are hung up in any conven- tent manner, and the rooms remain closed, and subjected to the fumes for about five hours. Everything is then we'll aired, and the rooms arc once more ready for the occupation of tho sufferer
Connecticut western news., 1887-12-07
The Discontented Bivalve.

There was once an oyster which lay peac efully in its bed at the bottom of an ocean. "Alas!' it sighed, ''Why am l doomed to such dull, unbearab!e ex- istence7 Here am, with no opportu- nity to taste the joys of life and go out into the world to see for myself and penetrate its mysteries"
 "You don't know what you arc talk ing about, replied its next door neigh bor. ''Your life is most enviable one, free as it is from all danger and respon- sibility."
 "Don't be clam," snapped out the discontented one. 'T long to travel. l have some ambition to rise in the world"
 Just then au oyster boat came along and gave the complaining bivalve lift.
 "Ah," it murmurcd, fortune favors me at last"
 A few days afterward the oyster was drifting aimlessly about in restaurant stew.
 'Oh, why did I wish to leave my home under the water," he sobbed, as he skipped out of the way of the spoon of the customer, who had paid twenty five cents for him. q thought I was lonely there, but I did not know what solitude was until came here. I never before appreciated its horrors till now. There is remedy in suicide, and I embrace it gladly"
 Saying this, he climbed up on the side of the dish, where the customer could see him, and was dcvoured.
Connecticut western news., 1887-12-07

It is stated by the New York News
 that ia new invention for the preserva- tion of fish, etc., without ice, promises to provide a partial solution of the fishery dispute with Canada. Under this invention food of all kinds, and particularly fish, can be placed in air tight barrels and preserved fresh for an indefinite time. Hence, American fisher men could take their bait with them to the fishing grounds off the Canadian coast and be in a large measure independent of the "Canucks." The cost of this process of preserving food is small. It is used in Europe with success, and may rcvolutionize the refrigerator-car system and other methods of bringing fresh food from long distances. As it will cheapen these supplies the public will hope for its general adoption in this country"
Connecticut western news., 1887-12-07
Child.Wid0ws in India.

There wero in British India, by the census of 1881, no less than 207, 3SS widows under 14 years of age, and 78,- 976 of these were under Q. They can no longer legally bo burnt, but their widowhood is viewed by all Hindoos as the punishment for horrible crimes com mitted in some previous existence. They are closely confined to one meal day, which they eat in solitude; obliged to conceal themselves in tho morning leat the sight of them bring bad fortune on the beholder; and all this for hfs,
 EAlbany Journal
Connecticut western news., 1887-12-07
As Appointed.

Two men went forth one summer hour, And both were young, and brave and true; Two loyal hearts, two brains of power, Eager to dare and do. Each followed right, each turned from
 wrong,
 And strove his errors to outlive; Each sought with hope and courage strong The best life has to give. - For one love's fountain yielded up
 Its sweetest--royally he quaffed; The other drank brimful cup
 A bitter, bitter draught. ~ One touched but stones, they changed to
 gold,
 Wealth came and stayed at his command; :; The others silver turned to mould
 And dust within his hand. The world crowned ono with leaves of bay; He ate with kings, their honors shared; The other tyod barren way
 And few men knew or cared And this life; to SOW, one reaps;
 To run abreast one gains the goal; One laughs aloud, the other weeps
 In anguish of his soul One seems of fate the helpless toy,
 Unbroken ones triumphant chain; God hath appointed one to joy,
 Appointed one to pain. The wisdom that doth rule the world Is wisdom far beyond our ken; But when all seems to ruin hurled, Gods hand is mighty then. In Gods appointments believe,
 Trusting His love, believe in this: That though from day to day men grieve; And life's sweet fruitage miss. In some glad future they shall know When one through striving may not win The Book of Life will surely show
 Why all these things have been. Youths Companion.
Connecticut western news., 1887-12-07
The Sunnort of Atlas.

''Now, Mary Ann," said tho teacher, addressing the foremost of the class in mythology, 'who was it that supported the world on his shoulders2"
 'It was Atlas, aam."
 "And who supported AtlasT
 "Tho book doesn't say, but guess his wife supported him. ."-[ Chicago National,
Connecticut western news., 1887-12-07

A correspondent who recently visited Belleville, ILL, writes that it seemed to him as if he were in city of Germany Out of population of 19, 600 hesdld not see a dozen Americans, and tho manners ard customs of the people were those of the fatherland. Beer is almost ex- clusively the beverage of the town, and even the dogs looked as if they had been brought up on it.
Connecticut western news., 1887-12-07

A won derfully brilliant meteor passed over Los Angeles, Cal, recently, making the sky appear as bright as midday. When first seen it looked like big locomotive headlight dashing through space, but as it reached point directly above the city, it seemed to pause for a moment and then shot upward like a column of fire. It finally, broke in Q blaze of salendor.
Connecticut western news., 1887-12-07
Excellent Prospects.

"You want the hand of my daughter, youa Why, you haven't anything to support her with"
 ''True, sir, l am poor now, but I have excellent prospects"
 ''What prospects have you P
 ''Why, sir, if I marry your daughter I'll have one of the richest wives in town.' -[Chicago News
Connecticut western news., 1887-12-07
Youth and Age,

Omaha Child-Mamma, that old lady in the corner is---
 Mamma Hush. That is Miss Spin ster! You must not call her old.
 'I wonder how young she is9'
 1T don't know"
 sI guess she must be about forty years young. "---[Omaha Herald
Connecticut western news., 1887-12-07
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Comforting.

Telegram of Poet to Editor---Send me check for my poem ''The Mystery of the Stars" or shall starve to death.
 Telegram of Editor to Poet---H you starve to death you won need check.--- Yankee Blade.
Connecticut western news., 1887-12-07

The first Mormon temple in Wisconsin was dedicated at East Delevan last week. The building is smsn>snd unpretentious, but in it the true faith will be ex- pounded.
Connecticut western news., 1887-12-07

More than fifty poultry associations in the United States hold exhibitions, and they have greatly advance ed the poultry interests
Connecticut western news., 1887-12-07

Two men went forth one summer hour,
 And both were young, and brave and true; Two loyal hearts, two brains of power,
 Eager to dare and do.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1887-08-25
HENDERSON. N. c., THURSDAY. AUGUST 25, 1887.

blessed home where filled with stones
and. thorns and thistles and nettles
against which my naked and bleeding
feet would strike at every step took.
Ny husband, who was once SO bright
and happy, was now sullen, morose,
gloomy and depressed. Home had
lost its sunlight. He found not the
flowers of peace and sweet content that
once bloomed so beautifully along the
blessed walks of homes delightful
shade. He heard not the exquisite
music that once came trilling forth in
such soothing roundelays in the bird
like notes of loves own enhancing
minstrely of pure and fond endear-
ment. No! No! No! For him all
these things had changed, for faith
and hope alike were dead.
| arose one morning, and the worst
had come. My husband was gone. A
letter, written in a trembling hand,
told of the terrible struggle, the painful
resolution, the awful step that would
make me desolate forever. AS | read
it the birds were singing in the trees
as merrily as ever, the sunbeams were
falling as beautifully as they did one
year before, the flowers were shedding
their fragrance as sweetly as they did
in that joyous Spring when love flrst
bloomed for US, and sweetened our
own existence. But alas, poor me, for
me, the wrecked and ruined, the music
of the birds was like dirge of death,
the sunbeams seemed pail of direst
gloom, and the perfume of the flowers
was but those sadly sighing odors,
which creep up from the pulseless
bosom of the dead. And it was well,
for my wandering husband and my
poor lone self carried IN our bosoms
the dead dreams of fruined and blighted
lives.
I write this, that others may see, b,
the beacon light of my own wretcheo
experience, how they must direct theil
footsteps, and thus avoid those little
acts of imprudence and indiscretior
which may finally lead them down te
ruin and misery, and make them for
ever an outcast from society, and re
proach unto our sex. May all taxi
warning, and be spared fate wors
than death. | was innocent-yes, in
nocent as babe, but the appearance
were against me, and in consequenc
thereof have been made to suffer TIL
greatest agony, and mourn grief tha
will not die
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1887-08-25
The Index of a Place.

Writing on a subject which the GOLD
LEAF has made frequent reference to,
but of which it does not claim origi-
nally, however, the Shelby Anr0,a
very truthfully says: "The hotels
and local press are good index of a
place. When stranger first reaches
a village, he forms an opinion of that
place from his hotel surroundings,
while the press is regarded abroad as
an illustration of the progress and in
telligence of community. A dead
newspaper is usually found in a dllap-
itated town, and live, progressive
town, gives support and encourage
ment to an enterprising press. A
newspaper is more than private enter
prise, for it is public teacher, dis
seminator of local news and a motive
power in the development and pros
perity of a country. Then it becomes
the duty of every true citizen to helI
build up and support his county paper
and take an interest in its welfare. II
the citizens were to pay promptly to'
their local paper and aid the editor
with cash instead of censure, then woulc
our country press rejoice in prosperity
If you wish good paper, pay cash te
the editor and do not ask him to carry
you on his credit for two years. |
requires omnipotent cash to run :
newspaper, and it is incumbent upol
you to patronlze and pay cash for it,
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NO. 80.

than fifty cents. And together the
75c. cash, which the corn costs, 81 for
horses loss of time, and soc. for the
mans time, and we have Sa.,5 for 4
single bushel of corn. No man can
follow such course and prosper. A
double crop could not improve the
condition of such man."
He next discuSseS, "What to do
with Dead Farmers" We regret that
our space does not allow Us to copy
from him at length. Among other
things discussed are " Successful busi-
ness man an economist, and Econ
omy on the farm" He points out at
length the many losses sustained by
bad management, among them loss of
animals, of sheep, in fencing land, and
in paying excessive interest. His last
point is "rhe possibilities of agricul-
ture." He says:
"In the words of Mr.. Jefferson.
Let the farmer forever more be hon.
ored in his calling, for they who labor in
the earth are the chosen people OF
Cod"
There IS an old couplet, the author
of which is not known to us. 1t con-
tains the exact truth that farmers
need:
4" lie who by the plough would thrive.
Himself must either hold or drive.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1887-08-25
A Twilight Reflection.
Wilson NIirrOr.l

Night kissed the young rose, and it
bent softly to sleep. Stars shone and
pure dcwdrops hung upon its bosom
and watched its sweet slumbers.
Morning came with its dancing breezes
and they whispered to the young rose
and 1t awoke joyous and smiling.
Lightly it swung to and fro in all the
loveliness of health and youthful in
nocense. Then came the bright SUM-
god, sweeping from the east, and smote
the young rose with its scorching rays
and it tainted. Deserted and almost
heart broken, it dropped to the dust
in its loveliness and despair. Now
the gentle breeze, which had beer
gamboling over the sea, pushing or
the home-bound bark, sweeping over
hill and dale, by the neat cottage anc
still brook-turning the old mill, fan
ming the brow of disease and friskins
with the curls of innocent childhood
came tripping along on errand o
mercy and love; and when she fondl,
bathed its head in cool refrcshln!
showers the young rose revived an'
looked and smiled in gratitude to tn
kind breeze: but she hurried quiCkl
away singing through the trees. Thu
charity like the breeze, gathers fra
GRANGE from the dropping flowers
refreshes and unconsciously reaps
reward in th- performance OF its Offer
OF kindness.
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1887-08-25

cause it contained the least amount of
nicotine, but because the small amount
of this substance contained therein was
greatly neutralized and modified BY
other substances impaired by variety,
soil and peculiar mode of curing.
1t will give me pleasure to have the
views of other experienced planters on
the subject, whose Investigations have
eliminated facts corroborative of or
antagonistic to those candidly but i'm
perfectly given. Let us have the truth
and the whole truth about this matter,
that planters may act intelllgently and
the industry benefited.
The man who thinks he has com
passed the whole subject of tobacco
planting and management OF the crop
is egregiously mistaken; for there is
yet much to be learned, which will
when known, reyoiutionize this indus
try and benefit all engaged therein.
r. l.. RACLAND.
Hyco Va
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1887-08-25
BABY HANDS.
[Clara Ii. Bierne in Good housekeeping. ]

GClara Ii. Bierne in Good housekeeping.
O little hands that cling within mine own,
And clasp yet closer when feign to GO
Trusting in mOther-love to guide Alright
In mOther-loye to shield from every foe.
Would l could hold thee thus throughout
my life
When dangers threaten near, protect, de-
fend
Tenderly comfort thee in every fear;
Love thee and cheer thee to thy journey s
end.
Too soon the speeding years will give thee
strength
To reach for joys in which | have no part ;
Another's touch must sooth thy discomfort,
Another love than mine will fill thine
heart.
Yet such is mother-love! ask no more
Than thy full happiness in all to see;
| Unworthy of the great, good name bear,
If thought of self could come 'twixt me
and thee.
But in the golden present thou art mine
For me alone thy smile, thy loving kiss
| Let separation in the future hide,
| TO hold thy trusting, little hands in bliss
The gold leaf. [volume] (Henderson, N.C.) 1881-1911, 1887-08-25
VOL. VI.
ONELIVED, THE OTHER DIED.

A woman formerly our slave is now
our cook. About eighteen months ago
she became sIckly aud had cough ana
was CT nfined to bed, and il was In 'nght
that she had consumption. The treat
III ent 10y physic' ans failed to give relief.
IN December, 1884. node or Knot the
size Of a goose egg formed just above the
pi, of the stomach, which when lance (
dischai ged matter for 8 or 8 months.
One Of these a.sO formed under her arm,
and th rec on her back, which discharged
matter for q considerable time. For six
months of this time she was cohhEed
to the house, and most or the Tune In
bed The stomach often refuse! tood, by
rejecting what she bad eater. She used
4 great deal of medicine, but failed to be
cured. bought one bottle of your h.
3. B. (maie in Atlanta, Ga. aud gave 1t
10 her and she commenced to improve.
1 then bought and CAV her three bnttl s
more, and she continued to Improve ana
in two months time her cough hai
ceaseh, her constitution strengthened,
appetite and digestion good, ali dl>chir
sas ceased, nodes or knots disappeare
and she went to work apparently heaithy
and fattened up greatly.
TLis woman had a married sister OF
near same sre who was aft Ctod In pre-
ci-ely the same way and about the same
time. She had node or knot Oh PIT OF
stomach, back, etc. She did not take
any B b. b. and the node on her stom-
ach, a.e through 10 the cavity. She con-
finued on the decline and wasted away,
and finally died.
These we're two terrible cases Of blood
poison,--one used q. y. r. and was
speedily cured-the other did use it and
did. 1t is most assuredly most won
derful blood purifier. l reier to mer-
chants of this Town. Yours truly,
w. y. ROBINSON.